A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9017616 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97547778 epoch_slot_no: 174978 block_no: 9017439 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 41076 time: 2023-07-11 22:21:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba532ea8adaec3d3812b3a7b68c0579e3bf7ef0208876d11578ee4bfec573daaBlock Operator
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